NMAI Guided Tour Learn more about the original paintings on display at the National Museum of American Illustration, the Golden Age artists behind these artworks, and the architecture and history of the NMAI’s home, Vernon Court, 492 Bellevue Ave., Fridays, 3-4 p.m., 401-851-8949 x18, americanillustration.org.

'Hoods Up' See what's under the hoods of over 50 cars on display at the Newport Car Museum, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 1847 West Main Rd., Middletown.

Life in 1777 Newport: A History Space Event Life during the British military’s presence in Newport during the Revolution, features period artisanship of a leather-working expert, Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 401- 841-8770, newporthistory.org.

Newport Contemporary Music Festival The festival runs on various dates through Aug. 12, tonight’s performance features soloists from the International Contemporary Ensemble, Portsmouth High School auditorium, 120 Education Lane, 8-10:30 p.m., $45-$55, ncmsri.org.

Newport Music Festival See July 13.

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July 16

Tennis Hall of Fame Open The only opportunity to see professional men's tennis in the Northeast prior to the U.S. Open, International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave., through July 23, box office and information, 401- 849-6053, halloffameopen.com.

Black Ships Festival See July 13.

‘Golden to Gilded’ Walking Tour From Newport’s Colonial Age to Gilded Age, discover the transformation of the city and its people, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames St., $10-$15, reservations recommended, 401-841-8770, newporthistorytours.org.

Portsmouth Historical Society Museum Opens Among other things, this former

church houses some of Julia Ward Howe’s belongings, 870 East Main Road, 2-4 p.m., Sundays through Oct. 8, portsmouthhistorical.org.

Petting Zoo Children ages 4 and up enjoy a petting zoo with animals such as chinchillas, goats and a tortoise, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, 10-11 a.m., register, 401-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.

Kids’ Building Workshop Children ages 5-12 participate in a building workshop hosted by Home Depot, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., register, 401-847-8720, newportlibraryri.org.

Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour 10:30 a.m. See July 13.

Drop-In Craft Children of all ages drop in for a shell-painting project, while supplies last, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 401-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.

Farm Fresh Rhode Island Learn about foods grown on Rhode Island farms, make a snack with a chef, enjoy a crafting activity or competitive game, best for ages 4-8, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 11 a.m.-noon, 401-846-1573, middletownpubliclibrary.org.

LEGO Drop-In Thursdays Children of all ages drop in for any amount of time, children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road, 1-4 p.m., 401-423-7280, jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

Providence Children’s Film Festival Program Teens and tweens view an international film, learn about films, and participate in creating their own film, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road, 6-7 p.m., register, 401-423-7280, jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

Children’s Night at the Beach Vaudeville with the Toe Jam Puppet band, Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., 6 p.m., in the rotunda if it rains, cityofnewport.com/departments.

Chess Club All age and skill levels are welcome, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 6-7:45 p.m., 401-846-1573, middletownpubliclibrary.org.

Life-Sized Board Games Program Children ages 4-12 drop in to play life-sized versions of some of their favorite games, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10 a.m.-noon, 401-847-8720, newportlibraryri.org.